Full Breakdown
Film “Eleven Missing Days” Brings Agatha Christie’s 1926 Disappearance to the Screen
6/9/2026, 5:47:46 AM
Film’s Premise and Production Launch
“Eleven Missing Days” is a noir mystery-thriller that dramatizes the real-life disappearance of Agatha Christie in December 1926. The story follows a retired Belgian police detective, played by Vincent Cassel, who is drawn into the investigation of Christie’s vanishing—a case that, according to the synopsis, mirrors the structure of a Christie novel. Principal photography is scheduled to begin later this week in the United Kingdom, marking the first on-set activity for the project.
Historical Context of Christie’s Disappearance
In December 1926, Agatha Christie, then at the height of her fame, vanished from her home and generated front-page headlines in Britain and abroad. The search attracted the attention of politicians, fellow writers such as Arthur Conan Doyle, and the general public. Contemporary speculation has ranged from memory loss caused by a car crash to a fugue state triggered by trauma or depression. No definitive explanation has emerged, leaving the episode a persistent literary mystery.
Cast and Creative Team
The ensemble includes Vincent Cassel as Jacques Pieters, the retired Belgian detective, and Felicity Jones in an undisclosed role. Ryan McParland (known for *Say Nothing*) portrays Surrey Constable William Kenward, working alongside Pieters. Alfie Allen (*Game of Thrones*), Ben Hardy (*The Conjuring: Last Rites*), and Stacy Martin (*The Brutalist*) join the cast, with Nicole Elizabeth Berger and Oliver Trevena also featured. The film is directed by Bertie Ellwood, with a screenplay by Ernesto Foronda adapted from Jared Cade’s scholarly book *Agatha Christie and the Eleven Missing Days*.
Production Companies, Sales, and Representation
The production is a collaboration among Serena Films (producer Tatiana Kelly), Animus Films (producer Jim Young), Green Light Pictures (producer Lucas Jarach), Fortitude International (producer Nadine de Barros), Peachtree Media Partners (producer Joshua Harris), and Object & Animal (producer James Cunningham). Fortitude International handles international sales, while Range Select represents U.S. rights. Actor representation includes: McParland – Buchwald, Range Media Partners, Jackoway Austen; Martin – Agence Adequat, CAA, Independent Talent Group, Luber Roklin; Allen – CAA, The Artists Partnership, Untitled; Hardy – Independent Talent Group, UTA, Principal Entertainment.
Official Announcement
The casting and production details were disclosed in an exclusive report by *Deadline* on June 9 2026, confirming the start of filming in the UK and outlining the involvement of the listed talent and companies.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
While the film’s narrative draws on documented speculation about Christie’s disappearance, the source material acknowledges that the true cause of the 1926 event remains unresolved. No new forensic or archival evidence has been presented, leaving the central mystery open to artistic interpretation.
Cultural Significance
The film adds a cinematic interpretation to the longstanding public interest in Christie’s disappearance, a case that has generated headlines and speculation for a century. As filming proceeds, further distribution details are expected from Range Select and Fortitude International.
